Rock Girl Descends Beside Me!

Ah, capital!

Riki asked curiously, "I know what VIP is, but what's the difference if we add a couple's package?"

The staff member replied, "Hello, there is no difference."

Your mom.

Riki said to Nagasaki Sose beside him, "They misunderstood and thought we were a couple."

"Is that so?"

Nagasaki Sose's unexpectedly calm expression surprised Riki a little.

"I haven't been to an amusement park in a long time. The last time was with my mom and dad," Nagasaki Sose said, looking a bit dazed.

So that's what you're thinking about.

I can be your dad, I don't mind.

But Riki felt Nagasaki Sose would probably mind.

I won't say it and get beaten.

Riki looked at Nagasaki Sose's pretty face and smiled, "Then we can't waste today. These are tickets we earned with our labor."

Nagasaki Sose smiled, thought for a moment, and pointed at the carousel in front of them. "Let's go on that first."

This is a bit childish for a tough guy like me. I'd rather try the teacups next door first.

Riki was still a bit chauvinistic; riding a carousel would tarnish the prestige of the old Riki family.

"Eh..."

Nagasaki Sose grabbed Riki and ran over, sitting on a carousel horse and reaching out to him. "Come up! This is the only one without anyone on it. Let's ride together."

A gentle smile appeared on Nagasaki Sose's face.

Riki's heart fluttered slightly.

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Got any tickets?

Chapter 64: I Think I'm Falling for Riki (Seeking First Order!)

Sunshine, rainbow, little white horse~

The carousel music wasn't actually this, but Riki felt the scene was just as the lyrics described. As the horses rose and fell with the children's cheers, it was quite delightful.

But Riki and Nagasaki Sose on the little white horse seemed a bit exasperated amidst the joyful spinning.

Riki hadn't expected the saddle on the little white horse to be so small. After sitting down, there was indeed some space left, but it was probably meant for children. So, after Nagasaki Sose sat in front of him, her entire body was practically leaning into his embrace. Her boneless body made Riki's heart race, and he quickly recited prayers to suppress his wicked thoughts.

She smells quite nice.

Nagasaki Sose hadn't expected her sudden whim to have Riki ride with her would turn out like this.

"Don't get too close to me. If you dare take advantage of me, I won't let you off," Nagasaki Sose warned.

"Isn't this your fault?" Riki tried to clarify who was to blame.

"What did you say?" Nagasaki Sose narrowed her eyes.

Riki fell silent. Nagasaki Sose's level was stuck here; she could only live a relatively failed life. As a successful person, he disdained talking to her.

Who says the National Special Prize doesn't count as a top four finish?

Seeing Riki remain silent, Nagasaki Sose snorted, a cheerful smile on her face. Although Riki's presence was a flaw, the joy of being at an amusement park after so long made her happier.

And just then--Uncle, no, the little white horse accelerated.

The carousel entered its second phase, speeding up.

The cheerful sounds around them suddenly increased, and due to the sudden acceleration, Nagasaki Sose fell into Riki's arms.

Nagasaki Sose's face stiffened.

He... he's quite warm.

No, what am I thinking?

"Pretty big sister, the carousel isn't a place for dating," a child on a nearby horse said as they passed.

Riki explained to Nagasaki Sose.

"No, no, he's just my servant... friend," Nagasaki Sose quickly explained.

Did you just say servant?

That's too much, Nagasaki Sose.

Your Moe Encyclopedia will become a Pikachu tonight, and you'll face Nintendo's copyright strike.

Nagasaki Sose didn't know why she was explaining so much to a child, but hearing those words made her heart tremble.

To outsiders... are we dating?

Nagasaki Sose looked at Riki's profile, lost in thought.

But Riki probably likes Sakiko, and for me...

Nagasaki Sose thought, and unconsciously gripped her arm. She didn't even notice until the carousel stopped.

"Come down," Riki said, standing below with his hands outstretched to catch her. Seeing her motionless, he asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Is there a problem with the King's Power in your right hand? Do you need to go to the infirmary?"

Nagasaki Sose looked down at Riki's worried expression, feeling happy, but said with a cold face, "It's nothing, I was just overwhelmed by your scent."

I'm not pale or dark-skinned, where would I get a bad smell from?

She's just hating for no reason, isn't she?

Nagasaki Sose grabbed Riki's hands and jumped down, leaning slightly into his embrace.

Sakiko probably likes Riki too, right?

But I don't like Riki anyway, today... I'll just treat it as playing with a good friend, surely no one will misunderstand, right?

"Listen up, you have to play with me happily today, understand?" Nagasaki Sose said, hands on her hips.

"Okay, okay, I'll do whatever you say."

Sigh, this damn kindness of mine.

Picking up where we left off, Riki and Nagasaki Sose formed the Haicheng Mygo Super Fan Club. They were at the amusement park, having just gotten off the carousel.

"Where to next, the roller coaster?" Nagasaki Sose asked, blinking.

Riki hesitated for a moment and said, "No, you're afraid of heights."

"Who told you I'm afraid of heights?" Nagasaki Sose narrowed her eyes. "Actually, you're the one who's afraid of heights and doesn't dare to go, you coward."

"Fine, then let's go ride it," Riki said with a cold snort.

She's looking down on me, is she? Let me show you the strength of Riki Sixteen.

Nagasaki Sose hesitated for a moment and said, "No, you're afraid of heights."

Isn't this one of Riki's memes?

Remember to cite your sources next time.

You've backed down, haven't you... Riki sneered at Nagasaki Sose, but when she frowned and glared at him, he immediately turned his head and looked away.

...This tree is really green.

The amusement park was huge, so the two height-fearing cowards could chat as they walked, looking at the map. Just then, music could be heard from ahead.

"It's Chopin's Nocturne," Riki said.

"I listen to Beethoven more," Nagasaki Sose replied.

"It seems our musical tastes don't align. Understood, I'm leaving!"

"Get back here."

Riki had only taken a couple of steps when he saw the amusement park staff looking rather anxious. He frowned and shielded Nagasaki Sose in front of him.

Unexpectedly, the staff member's eyes lit up when he saw Riki, and he quickly walked over.

"Are you Mr. Riki? I heard you play at the National Music Competition as an audience member. As a music lover, I always felt you deserved first place, and that the current first place winner stole it..." the staff member said enthusiastically.

The Saint of Thieves?

Be careful what you say, it's none of my business if your sister comes after me, I was already asleep.

"Why are you flattering me? Why don't you speak more plainly?" Riki asked.

"You've misunderstood, I'm truly your fan. These are sincere compliments."

Do you even hear yourself?

"Our musician overslept. They're rushing over, but they still won't make it in time for the first performance. It's supposed to be on a float. Could you help us out?" The staff member was sweating, as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. "Of course, we won't have you work for free. Besides the performance fee, we'll also cover all your food and drinks at the amusement park."

"What's going on?"

Nagasaki Sose was still very dignified in front of others. She asked Riki in a low voice.

"They have a personnel issue, and they want me to help with the performance." Riki explained.

Ah, we have to separate... Nagasaki Sose was a little surprised, feeling a faint sense of disappointment.

With Riki around, she was more likely to be herself, but if she were alone, she couldn't help but feel a bit lonely and scared.

The staff member then looked at Nagasaki Sose and his eyes lit up again. "Miss, would you be interested in wearing a wedding dress? We're short a beautiful lady for our float. If you were on it, along with the music, it would definitely attract more people to watch."

Are you trying to bundle promotions here?

After Riki explained, Nagasaki Sose awkwardly waved her hand. "I'm very sorry, I don't like this kind of performance. I'm better at music."

"Music?" the staff member's eyes lit up. "Can you play a duet? Today is actually a special couples' day. If you two could play together, the effect would be even better."

Damn it, couples, couples, every day, what else do you people have to do!

Go celebrate Double Eleven!

"Then let's give it a try," Nagasaki Sose said softly to Riki. She was also curious about what it would be like to perform at an amusement park.

Riki and Nagasaki Sose boarded the float. He saw Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck behind them.

"Do you have 'you know who' over there?" Riki asked Nagasaki Sose.

"That? You mean Dis-"

"Alright, stop talking. I know we do."

Don't get my bros hit by copyright cannons, no, cannon fire.

Why does that sound so good?

The floats formed a line and slowly began to move around the amusement park. Employees in mascot costumes performed with all their might, showing guests their best side. Confetti cannons sprayed from the sides of the floats, and ribbons rained down from the sky, eliciting cheers.

"It's MyGO!!!!!" Riki said to Nagasaki Sose sitting beside him, "Are you ready?"

Nagasaki Sose thought for a moment, "Aye aye, Captain?"

Riki was amused. Are you pretending to be SpongeBob?

Nagasaki Sose shot Riki a proud glance.

I know these things too.

When her parents went out and she was home alone, she would spend her time watching these cartoons.

As the float reached the most crowded area, Riki and Nagasaki Sose sat down at the piano and began to play Beethoven's "Für Elise."

As the music began, the crowd seemed to feel the strong emotions within the piano melody. The previously lively plaza fell silent.

Nagasaki Sose felt it the most. She looked at Riki beside her, lost in thought.

Who is he thinking about while he plays?